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Four Score and Still Sailing
Happy Birthday to Webb Chiles, a remarkable sailor, a singlehanding legend, and a gentleman.
Tuning-in to Sailing Stories
In this week's Good Jibes, hear how Chip became the proud owner of Merlin, the changes he’s made since buying her, his impressions of the Rolex Big Boat Series, just how fast the boat is, and his new book Mavericks & Merlins.
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
The Nonconformity of Sailing
It could be said that sailors are latitudinarian in as much as sailors are a very tolerant species ...
HIgh-Speed Ocean Racing
As of this writing the fleet is now very spread out with the fastest trimarans rumbling south in a moderate northerly flow in the Portuguese trades, while the slower monohulls are sailing in the Bay of Biscay in relatively light air.
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A Smashing Good Time
Ros de Vries and the crew aboard 'Medusa' sailed in Richmond Yacht Club's Great Pumpkin Regatta, which was unpredictable, wet and entertaining.
The World Famous L38
What do you have to say about that?
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Keeping an Eye on the Fleet
There were a few dropouts and a few incidents reported, but the fleet is now safely anchored in Turtle Bay.
SEND TV STARS TO SPACE OR KIDS SAILING?
Jeff Bezos just can't get enough. He's sending retired TV stars to space and building the world's largest sailboat. What's next?
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Cruise with fellow Bay Area sailors and Q&M Travels for a hands-on adventure, complete with private instruction from professional sailors.
Getting to Know the Who of the Ha-ha
All in all it's been a banner year for the number of boats and sailors who have joined the Ha-Ha.
It's All About the Drag
In November's issue of 'Latitude 38' Max Ebb and Lee Helm debate luffing versus drag to get the best out of their sails while racing on the Bay.
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Being Prepared for the Worst
After one more sprint, I realize that I'll never catch my gear and stop to rest. There are two hours of daylight left, so I start swimming.
The West Coast's Sailing in Pictures
October was jam-packed and felt as if it flew by. It kicked off with Fleet Week and finished off with the Baja Ha-Ha Kick-Off Party, with lots of great sailing in between.
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Where's Toto?
The Owl Harbor crew typically dress in theme, and this year it was down the yellow brick road with the Wizard of Oz
Sailing by Sound
Willie is an Olympic coach and the CEO of the Kite Foil League. He started sailing competitively at age 10 and still enjoys racing and kite foiling to this day.
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Spooky Breezes
We had absolutely stellar sailing conditions on Saturday, which turned into the "Halloween Ghost Sail" on Sunday.
Safe Disposal of Hazardous Safety Items
Boat owners in East Contra Costa County and Alameda County will have an opportunity to dispose of expired marine flares on Sunday November 14.
Mexico Here We Come!
The Baja Ha-Ha fleet was ready to rock as they gathered for the skippers' meeting and costume kick-off party prior to Monday's departure for Cabo.
A Question about Life on the Water
Laws about anchoring out have long been on the books, but have gone unenforced, and the reality on the water and in shoreside communities has remained in a kind of stasis, some would say a quagmire.
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This Month's Good Reads
It's the first of the month, and the November issue of Latitude 38 is on its way to you today!
Gathering of Westsailors at Owl Harbor
On October 23, we visited the Westsail Rendezvous at Owl Harbor Marina on Sevenmile Slough.
Beginning our journey I white-knuckled the wheel, taking us through the 20-ft swell out past the shipping channel.
Who's Delivering the Magazines?
Bay Area sailors Dale Land and Robert Boynton have signed up as 'Latitude 38's newest crew members.
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The Latest in Weather Forecasts
NOAA advised that its offshore and high seas gridded forecasts for the Pacific Basin transitioned from experimental to operational on October 28, 2021.
Leg 2 Starts from the Canary Islands
The second leg of the Mini Transat race has begun in Las Palmas in the Canary Islands.
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Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
SUNNY SKIES AND MARKET IN ANNAPOLIS
We spent four days walking the docks, tents and booths confirming the accuracy of the headline news — sailing is very popular
The Sounds of Sailing and Science
Jim grew up in a boating family, would build models of sailboats as a child, and in 1999 embarked on a voyage from California to Australia.
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Have New Masts, Will Sail
The good ship 'Pegasus' is back in action with brand-new masts and shakedown sails under her belt.
Racing Doesn't Stop for Winter
The beer-can racing scene is wrapped up for the fall, and our thoughts turn to midwinter racing.
BATTERED ON THE BAY
Sunday's storm was categorized as a tie with the third-worst storm in the Bay Area wreaking havoc on Richardson Bay and elsewhere.
Up Close Observations
Alene Rice and Bruce Balan are supporting manta ray research by getting involved with the Pacific Manta Research Group and reporting their observations.
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Meet the Sailors Sailing to Mexico
More than 200 sailors have been migrating south through the Channel Islands and Southern California for the 27th Baja Ha-Ha, which departs on November 1!
Environmental Catastrophes Continue
As investigations continue regarding the recent oil spill in Southern California, a container ship in the Pacific Northwest has been battling a fire.
Writing About Cruising
When the couple took Saltbreaker to the Delta earlier this year, it was Lauren's first time in the area.
A Wet Weekend Ahead
Wet weekends dampen sailing, but relieve everyone living on land.
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Sailors Teaching Sailors
Based on what we are seeing from local sailing organizations' advertising content, and of course scuttlebutt, there appears to be a lack of sailing instructors for adults in the Bay Area.
GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT
The Ocean Cleanup Project has continued to develop and improve its systems for cleaning up the Pacific Garbage Patch.
Capturing the Bay's Many Seasons
Fog and fog photos continue to roll into the Bay.
Take Five
Daniela Moroz, 20, of Lafayette in the East Bay secured her fifth Women’s Formula Kite World Champion title in Sardinia.
MOB: This is Not a Drill
"I am still shaking about the horror she faced for 12 hours in darkness in the ocean with no life jacket or anything whatsoever," Khosrow wrote.
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Conversations with Sailors
In this week's episode, John Arndt chats with Moe Roddy about creating a lifetime of sailing experiences and finding empowerment in sailing.
AMERICA'S CUP FOILED AGAIN
There will be a lot of time, energy and money invested before the next 30-minute races between America's Cup boats.
Collision on the Guayas River
The Brazilian navy's tall ship 'Cisne Branco' collided with a drawbridge over the Guayas River in Ecuador on Monday.
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